2 YR ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

2 YR ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Course Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters, including holidays and attachment)
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings per semester (each semester takes 3 months)

weekly commitment : 2hrs per day

Course Overview:

This course focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge to start, manage, and grow technology-based businesses. It covers the essentials of entrepreneurship, technology management, innovation, and business strategy.

Year 1

Semester 1: Introduction to Technology Entrepreneurship

• Week 1-2: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

• • Definition and Types of Entrepreneurship
  • Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
  • Overview of the Startup Ecosystem
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 3-6: Business Idea Generation and Validation

• • Techniques for Generating Business Ideas
  • Market Research and Opportunity Analysis
  • Validating Business Ideas
  • Mini Project

• Week 7-10: Business Planning and Strategy

• • Developing a Business Plan
  • Strategic Planning for Startups
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 11-14: Introduction to Technology Management

• • Managing Technological Innovation
  • Technology Life Cycle and Adoption
  • Intellectual Property Rights and Patents
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • Mid-Semester Exam

Semester 2: Building and Growing a Technology Business

• Week 1-4: Product Development and Management

• • Lean Startup Methodology
  • Agile Product Development
  • Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Development
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 5-8: Marketing and Sales for Startups

• • Digital Marketing Strategies
  • Customer Acquisition and Retention
  • Sales Techniques and Channels
  • Mini Project

• Week 9-12: Financial Management for Entrepreneurs

• • Basic Accounting and Financial Statements
  • Budgeting and Financial Planning
  • Fundraising and Investment Strategies
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-14: Legal and Regulatory Issues

• • Business Registration and Licensing
  • Contracts and Agreements
  • Regulatory Compliance for Technology Businesses
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • End-of-Semester Exam

Year 2

Semester 3: Advanced Entrepreneurship Concepts

• Week 1-4: Scaling Up the Business

• • Strategies for Business Growth
  • Managing Rapid Expansion
  • Scaling Technology and Operations
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 5-8: Leadership and Team Management

• • Building and Leading Teams
  • Organizational Culture and Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
  • Mini Project

• Week 9-12: Innovation and Competitive Strategy

• • Fostering Innovation in the Organization
  • Competitive Analysis and Strategy
  • Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-14: Global Entrepreneurship

• • International Business Strategies
  • Cross-Cultural Management
  • Exporting and Importing
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • Mid-Semester Exam

Semester 4: Capstone Project and Industry Applications

• Week 1-4: Capstone Project

• • Project Planning and Design
  • Implementation of Business Startup Project
  • Portfolio Development
  • Final Presentation and Evaluation

• Week 5-8: Industry Attachment

• • Attachment in Entrepreneurial Roles
  • Applying Entrepreneurship Skills in Real-World Projects
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Practical Experience

• Week 9-12: Professional Development

• • Career Pathways in Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Building a Professional Portfolio
  • Networking and Career Development
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-16: Course Review and Final Exam

• • Comprehensive Course Review
  • Practice Projects
  • Final Exam

Attachment

Students will undertake an industry attachment to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial roles, working with startups or established businesses to apply entrepreneurial principles and manage technology-based ventures.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an "Ordinary Diploma in Technology Entrepreneurship" certificate, recognizing their expertise and skills in starting, managing, and growing technology-driven businesses.